The Master of Science in User Experience (UX) Design is an advanced degree designed for recent baccalaureate graduates and professionals looking to expand their knowledge of the user experience design field. Students will use creativity and industry-standard technology, as well as techniques such as design thinking solve industry-relevant interface problems from a user-first perspective.
GRADUATE ADMISSION STANDARDS FOR M.S. IN UX DESIGN
Students are required to meet the following prerequisites for admission to the program:
1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
2. Undergraduate GPA 3.0 or higher.
3. Official undergraduate transcripts.
4. A letter of recommendation from an academic or professional source.
5. A writing sample demonstrating the capacity to perform at the graduate level. (A portfolio containing examples of visual design expertise will also be considered, but not required.)
6. For international students who have not graduated from an accredited undergraduate institution in the United States, a satisfactory TOEFL score (550 paper-based, 213 computer-based or 80 internet-based) along with an International Transcript Evaluation and a course equivalency report must be provided. International applicants must provide official TOEFL/IELTS/-PTE Academic scores if English is not the applicant’s first language. Applicants with a minimum TOEFL score of 80 (Internet-based), a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or a minimum PTE Academic score of 55 will be considered. Consideration may be given to students who fall slightly below Lynn University’s TOEFL/IELTS/PTE Academic English requirement. These cases will be reviewed on an individual basis by the Office of Admission.
COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
1. Complete 36 graduate credits of foundation, practice, and implementation course work.
2. Complete GSR 501, Graduate Orientation Seminar (1 credit).
3. Maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA and achieve a C (2.0) grade or higher in each course.
4. Satisfactorily produce a professional-level capstone project.
CURRICULUM
The UX Design curriculum relies on design thinking-based research, principles, and practice where the end user is considered throughout the entire process. The courses contained within the curriculum cover the core elements of UX Design: Information Architecture, Interaction Design, Usability, Prototyping, and Visual Design.
The interdisciplinary nature of the degree permits students who have undergraduate degrees in a variety of majors to enter the program without penalty. This program is offered online only.
The M.S. in UX Design consists of three sets of courses: twelve (12) credits of foundation-based courses, twelve (12) credits of practice-based courses, and another twelve (12) credits of implementation-based courses. There is also a one (1) credit orientation course.